This too is a disincentive to work and undermines one ostensible purpose of the Fed's easing.

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However, higher tax rates create a disincentive to work and invest.

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Opponents of extended unemployment insurance argue that it prolongs joblessness and becomes a disincentive for finding work.

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But a Russian lawyer who wants to work for a foreign employer faces no such disincentive.

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When one spouse is highly productive, there is already a disincentive for the other spouse to work.

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The tax system allowed (and continues to allow) married couples to split their income for tax purposes, which acts as a strong disincentive to wives going out to work.

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In separate work, equally unpalatable to many people, Mr Levitt shows that juveniles respond to the disincentive effects of punishment in much the same way that adults do.

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In this case, low tax rates are creating a disincentive to take on investment risk and is allowing my friend to play golf rather than return to the work force.

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